pleasingly-set
|pleas-ing-ly-set|
/ˈpliːzɪŋli sɛt/
aesthetically arranged
Etymology
'pleasingly-set' originates from the combination of 'pleasingly,' an adverb form of 'please,' and 'set,' a verb meaning 'to arrange or position.'
'pleasingly' evolved from the Old English 'plesan,' meaning 'to please,' and 'set' from the Old English 'settan,' meaning 'to place or arrange.'
Initially, 'pleasingly' meant 'in a manner that pleases,' and 'set' meant 'to place.' Together, they evolved to describe something arranged attractively.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
arranged or positioned in a way that is aesthetically pleasing or attractive.
The garden was pleasingly-set with colorful flowers and neatly trimmed hedges.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 21:29